# Hwaseong self-photo studio for 8th anniversary couples: U&I - By Juyeong (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-meal-postcard/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Updated Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Things to do › Hwaseong, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to U&I Dongtan Branch. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-meal-postcard/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-meal-postcard/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple/index.md) ## In short U&I Dongtan Branch is a self-photo studio in Dongtan, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi. We spent 45 minutes taking relaxed anniversary photos with number balloons, outfits, props, and a live monitor for posing. Verdict: a satisfying place to make natural keepsake photos without anyone watching. ## Good to know - **Session schedule**: About 5 minutes to enter and prepare, 45 minutes of shooting, and about 10 minutes to tidy up and leave - **Photo delivery**: All original photo files are emailed free on the day of the shoot - **Hours**: Daily 10:00–18:00 - **Parking**: A free parking voucher is provided for studio users *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ## An 8th-anniversary self-photo session, relaxed with just the two of us For our 8th anniversary, we decided to take some commemorative photos. So we visited U&I Dongtan Branch (유앤이 동탄점)! 📸 ![Entrance to U&I Dongtan Branch self-photo studio](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple-01-rdxoo-900.webp) When it is just us, we can make all sorts of expressions easily, but the moment someone else takes our photo, we suddenly get super awkward haha. Even during our wedding shoot, having someone continually photograph us was more embarrassing than I expected 😂 That is why I thought a self-photo studio would suit us well. There was a staff member when we entered, and after briefly explaining how to use the studio, they went into a separate area. The staff member was completely out of sight while we took photos, so it truly felt like it was just the two of us, without the pressure of someone watching us haha. ![Self-photo studio space used after the staff explanation](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple-02-iwfz8-900.webp) We also changed into indoor slippers, and they had not only adult sizes but even slippers for babies! I loved being able to feel the care put into these little details haha. ![Indoor slippers for adults and babies](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple-03-17yws-900.webp) ## Getting ready before the shoot, plus lots of props They even had a Dyson Airwrap! 😳 There were plenty of grooming supplies so we could check our hair and outfits before and after taking photos. Things like combs, hairpins, hair ties, cotton swabs, and safety pins are the kind of things you unexpectedly need during a shoot, so it was reassuring to have them there. It was nice to freshen up once before heading in 😊 ![Dyson Airwrap and photo-shoot preparation supplies](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple-04-qsked-900.webp) There were also so many props to use for the shoot: dress shoes, sashes, letter balloons, number balloons, hats, sunglasses, glasses, wigs, headbands, and more. We picked them out one by one and tried all sorts of combinations, and before we knew it, time had flown by haha. Since it was our 8th anniversary, we used number balloons and had fun trying props we would probably never use normally 📸 ![Self-photo props and number balloons](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple-05-vnvu3-900.webp) ![A variety of prepared photo-shoot props](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple-06-1r6vy-900.webp) ![Props used for commemorative photos](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple-07-133fc-900.webp) ![Commemorative shoot using number balloons](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple-08-1nqjz-900.webp) ## Changing outfits and backdrops as we shot There were dresses, veils, and suits available to rent, as well as a separate fitting room. Along with the rental outfits, we could bring and change into clothes we had worn there, so I think it would be great for anyone wanting to shoot several different concepts. ![Rental outfits and fitting-room area](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple-09-152rs-900.webp) ![Dress and suit rental outfits](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple-10-84euz-900.webp) A mirror selfie while they set things up. ![Mirror photo taken while the shoot was being set up](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple-11-mym29-900.webp) This is what the backdrop looks like without people in it. It was clean and uncluttered, so I thought it could create lots of different moods depending on the clothes or props. ![Clean self-photo studio backdrop](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple-12-19adj-900.webp) ![Photo backdrop matched to outfits and props](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple-13-40nt1-900.webp) ## Self-portraits with a monitor to check our poses When we shot, there was a screen so we could monitor ourselves in real time. We checked how we looked on the screen as we posed, and the actual photos came out like the one on the right. At first, I wondered whether we could take good photos on our own, but being able to check the screen made it easier than I expected 😊 I tried to record a time-lapse, but I completely failed at choosing the position, so only I showed up ㅜ Still, they had a tripod for phone filming, so it seemed great for making videos or time-lapses as well as taking photos. ![Information on the self-photo package we used](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple-14-ubs74-1080.webp) ## A 45-minute shoot with all original photos included This was the package we used. I loved that all the original photo files were emailed to us for free on the day of the shoot. - About 5 minutes to enter and prepare for the shoot - 45 minutes of shooting - About 10 minutes to tidy up and leave The shooting time felt more than sufficient, but once we started, it really went by so quickly lol. There were chairs too, so we took some sitting down and kept changing poses and trying different things—it did not even feel as tiring as I expected 😊 ## Keepsake photos made while laughing and chatting together I will share a few of the photos we took haha. We felt a little awkward at first, but as we relaxed, laughed, and chatted together, we ended up with many more natural photos than expected. More than anything, I loved that we could shoot comfortably by ourselves instead of having someone else photograph us, and with all the props and outfits to use, the 45 minutes passed in a flash 😂 It was such a satisfying visit to the U&I Dongtan Branch self-photo studio, where we could capture our special 8th anniversary in photos 🤍 ![Self-taken couple photo for an 8th anniversary](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple-15-qoqfe-1200.webp) There were chairs, so we could take photos standing or sitting without even realizing how tiring it was. ![Couple photo using a chair](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple-16-dxgzg-900.webp) ![Couple photo taken at the self-photo studio](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple-17-18ppu-900.webp) ![Commemorative couple photo using props](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple-18-xdbxw-900.webp) ![Couple photo taken for an 8th anniversary](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple-19-1w5kp-900.webp) ## Where it is - U&I Dongtan Branch (유앤이 동탄점) - 230, 2F, Building 1, Dongtan IT Valley 2-cha, 706 Dongtandaero, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 화성시 동탄구 동탄대로 706 동탄IT밸리2차 1동 2층 230호 - 37.2148633, 127.103252 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9C%A0%EC%95%A4%EC%9D%B4%20%EB%8F%99%ED%83%84%EC%A0%90/@37.2148633,127.103252,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-meal-postcard/dongtan-self-studio-anniversary-couple/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt